Sermons on Battle Lines:

Ready For Battle

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jul 6, 2004

It is time to rise up and realize the battle before us is won, so get suited up to participate in the victory.

Call to Battle New Hope Community Pastor Bob Briggs July 9, 2004 Stumbling in lethargy, the trumpet is sounding, it is time for the church to awaken to the cry of battle, the sound of distant thunder is on the horizon, there is a battle brewing, and the church had better prepare herself. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Battle For The Mind Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 27, 2005

Which should take precidence - the mind or faith? Are the two mutually exclusive or can they get along together? Such are the questions out of Colossians 1: do you have the mind of man or the mind of Christ?

In our world today there is a fight going on - which is more important, intellect, or faith? Especially amongst Christians these two ideas fight for preeminence. Some think the two are mutually exclusive - you either have blind faith or you have intellect - but not both. Others say that our minds ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Battle Is Not Yours

Contributed by Derek Baker Jr. on Jan 8, 2005

This sermon is to help everyone who feels as if there is no hope in this dying and trying world. Jesus is the answer in all situations.

In life we are faced with battles on every hand. Some people believe that the only battles that we are faced with, is the battles of war between countries, nations, and people. the biggest battle that we are faced with in this life, is ourselves. What is our purpose of being here? There was a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:3-8, 2 Chronicles 20:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Battle Within Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 7, 2007

Exposition of Galatians 5:16-18 about walking in under the control of the Spirit of God

Text: Galatians 5:16-18, Title: The Battle Within, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/10/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Tell about the woman who was an impulsive shopper. Husband confronts. She repents and is really trying to make a change. He tells her to tell Satan to get behind me. She buys another dress ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Battle In The Valley

Contributed by Richard Reid on May 6, 2006

Lessons learned in the valley.

Battle of the Valley Joshua 17:13-18 5/5/06 And it happened, when the children of Israel grew strong, that they put the Canaanites to forced labor, but did not utterly drive them out. Then the children of Joseph spoke to Joshua, saying, "Why have you given us only one lot and one share to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 17:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing For Battle Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 31, 2006

Every Christian will face warfare. The question is "Are you prepared?" This message examines the preparations necessary to stand firm.

Preparing for Battle Ephesians 6:10-17 Ephesians 6:10 (HCSB) Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by His vast strength. Getting Stronger • The strength of the Lord – His strength compensates for your weakness • 2 Corinthians 12:9 2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV) And he said unto me, My grace is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Battle Goes On

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006

The battle for the hearts and souls of men is still raging, even though we may not like the image. Satan will always oppose God, and use men to do it. What is our response?

Passage: Acts 12:1-19 Intro: In my lifetime, I have observed a paradigm shift in the church. 1. the Christian life used to be viewed as a battle, the participation in a war. Il) Onward Christian Soldiers, Am I a Soldier of the Cross, Faith is the Victory 2. but that has changed. Now it is an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Battle Orders Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 16, 2007

We have to follow God’s battle orders.

Battle Orders Text: Joshua 1:10-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Video clip from the movie "Gettysburg," side A; scene 24. 2. God can promise to give us the land, but until we pick up our armor and go into battle, it’s just a promise. 3. We have to execute God’s battle plan. a. God’s Orders ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

Building And Battling

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 26, 2007

Some aspects of how the Lord builds great souls. . . Building and Battling.

Building and Battling Luke 14:27-33 KJV And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. [28] For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? [29] Lest haply, after he hath ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Anxiety Battle Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 11, 2006

Adding guilt to anxiety makes nothing better; instead, we need to have a positive spiritual approach toward dealing with surplus anxiety.

The Anxiety Battle (I Peter 5:7) 1. Webster defines anxiety as a painful or apprehensive uneasiness of mind usually over an anticipated or impending situation or a strong fearful concern 2. Supposedly the average person’s anxiety is about… 40% on things that will never happen 30% on things that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Battle For The Mind Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 14, 2013

The enemy of God is the enemy of the mind. How do we fight this battle for our thoughts?

C.S. Lewis quote: There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence. The other is to believe, and to feel an excessive and unhealthy interest in them. They themselves are equally pleased by both errors and hail a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Of The Home Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2013

The Battle of the Home begins with victory in the battle of the mind. However, there are further clear directions in scriptures to insure that the home is a fortress, not a battleground.

The Battle for the Home Ephesians 5:21-6:4 At the annual family-reunion picnic, a young bride led her husband over to an old woman busily crocheting in a rocker. "Granny," she said, touching the old woman's hand affectionately, "this is my new husband." The woman eyed him critically for a long ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Of The Church Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2013

Spiritual warfare in the Church can be won by the blood of the Lamb, the word of our testimony and not loving life more than the cause. Some insights on the Battle of the Church and the need for unity.

The Battle of the Church 1 Corinthians 1:10-13. Satan attacks the Christian, the family, and the Church. Efforts to defeat Satan in the family and Church will have little effect unless the battle of the mind is experiencing victory. However, when God’s people walk with Him, we find peace in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Secured For Battle Series

Contributed by Terry Williams on Aug 26, 2013

Sermon deals with assurance of salvation and the call to be a true disciple of Jesus.

Jude: A Call to Defend Secured for Battle Jude 1-2 Passage 1 Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James, To those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ: 2 May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you. Introduction The key verse to Jude is verse 3 3 ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving The Battle Series

Contributed by Terry Williams on Aug 26, 2013

How to fight against apostasy.

Sermon #9 of 11 Jude: A Call to Defend Surviving the Battle Jude 17-21 Passage 17 But you must remember, beloved, the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. 18 They said to you, "In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions." 19 It is these who ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist